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Expert: Karen Brittan - 10/30/2009


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I JUST GOT A FEMALE PUPPY OFF THE INTERNET, THE LADY TOLD ME HER B-DAY IN AUG 31,2009 SHE IS REALLY SMALL WHAT SHOULD SHE BE EATING RIGHT NOW


Answer
She should be eating whatever the breeder was feeding her. If you choose to change her food, do so very gradually so that you do not upset her intestinal tract.

A good food's first ingredient should be a specified meat protein (ie. chicken), preferably a meat meal, have a minimum of grains, NO by-products, and no menadione (sodium bisulfate complex... source of vitamin K).

Be sure to take your puppy, along with a stool specimen, into the veterinarian for a complete examination as soon as possible. This is important to make certain that she is completely healthy.

A good paperback book for you to get is called, "How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With", by Rutherford and Neil.

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Karen Brittan

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I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer. I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. Everyone should remember that this is a volunteer service, and few of us are up late into the night. Medical emergencies require a veterinary visit, or at least a telephone call... not an internet question which might not be viewed and answered until hours later. If your dog is sick or injured, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Experience

I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.

Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com

Organizations
Member of: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Obedience Training Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association; Greater Twin Cities Earthdog Club.

Education/Credentials
Fifty-one years of living with, observing, and training dogs, along with numerous seminars during that time.

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